Flagler County, FL Parking Rules: Driveway Rules (2026)
Key Facts
- Minimum driveway width
- 10 ft at right-of-way, 16 ft at roadway edge
- Governing section
- Flagler County Code Sec. 26-42(a)
- Applies to
- Unincorporated Flagler County only
- Pavement material
- Portland cement concrete or approved rigid material
- Max penalty
- $500 fine and/or 60 days jail, Sec. 1-6
- Concrete strength
- 2,500 psi minimum, 28-day compressive strength
Summary
In unincorporated Flagler County, a residential driveway connecting to a paved county road must meet county engineer specifications under Sec. 26-42: portland cement concrete or an approved rigid material, at least 10 feet wide at the right-of-way line and 16 feet wide at the roadway edge. This does not apply inside Palm Coast, Flagler Beach, Beverly Beach, Bunnell or Marineland, which set their own driveway standards.
(a)Residential driveways. Driveways entering upon a paved county road (except on cul-de-sacs) shall be constructed of portland cement concrete or such other rigid paving material as the county engineer may approve, shall be a minimum of ten (10) feet wide at the right-of-way line and sixteen (16) feet wide at the roadway edge. That widening may be provided by a taper. Driveway shoulder within the road right-of-way shall be a minimum of two (2) feet in width and shall be stabilized and sodded.
Full Breakdown
Sec. 26-42(a) of the Flagler County Code, part of the Right-of-Way Utilization Ordinance (Ch. 26, Art. II), governs driveways connecting to paved county roads outside cul-de-sacs anywhere in unincorporated Flagler County. The driveway must be portland cement concrete or another rigid paving material the county engineer approves, a minimum of 10 feet wide where it meets the right-of-way line and 16 feet wide at the roadway edge, with the widening accomplished by a taper. The shoulder within the right-of-way must be at least 2 feet wide, stabilized and sodded.
Pavement thickness on the right-of-way must be either 6 inches over compacted subgrade or 5 inches over 3 inches of limerock or shell base, reducible by 1 inch with 6-by-6 remesh or fiber mesh reinforcing. Culvert size and placement are set by the county, and any culvert with less than 12 inches of cover must be reinforced concrete or concrete-encased. Sec. 26-42(c) sets the concrete itself at a minimum 2,500 psi 28-day compressive strength. Driveways built as part of a building permit inside the planned urban service district need no separate driveway permit, though every other requirement still applies.
Commercial driveways carry larger dimensions under Sec. 26-42(b): a minimum 14-foot width for one-way and 24-foot width for two-way access at the right-of-way line. Per Sec. 26-32, this article applies only within the unincorporated area; it has no force inside Palm Coast, Flagler Beach, Beverly Beach, Bunnell or Marineland, each of which issues its own driveway permits.
Violations & Fines
Chapter 26 carries a general penalty under Sec. 26-1: violations are punished as provided in Sec. 1-6, which sets a fine up to $500.00, up to 60 days in the county jail, or both, with each continuing day treated as a separate offense. The county engineer can also revoke a right-of-way utilization permit if the work is or will become detrimental to the public interest.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does this driveway rule apply if I live in Palm Coast?
What material can I use for a new driveway apron?
Do I need a separate permit if my driveway is part of a new home's building permit?
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